The trends on TikTok each seem more dangerous than the last. And the latter entitled “comma game” which is spreading in schoolyards is no exception.
Today, young people spend a lot of time scrolling on TikTok. The Chinese social network is full of videos of all kinds: cute animal videos, dance challenges, nutrition advice, etc. But the platform is also known for the many challenges that are circulating. These “trends” often turn into drama, as evidenced by the death of this teenager who participated in the “one chip challenge”, which consisted of eat the spiciest potato chip in the world. And unfortunately, teenagers don’t learn from their mistakes since a very dangerous new trend is circulating at the moment.
Titled “comma game”, the game consists of slap the back of the neck of someone with the aim of forcibly moving their head in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Obviously, the goal of the game is to surprise the person who is therefore not at all willing to participate in this dangerous game. Because yes, the neck is a sensitive area of the body and by delivering a sharp blow to this area, there is a real risk of severe neck injuries.
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The comma game: a dangerous game that is spreading at school
A risk of which young people do not seem to be aware since this game is spreading at high speed in schoolyards. Just take a look at TikTok and type ‘comma game’ in the search bar to see the number of videos published. Faced with the scale of the phenomenon, a mother of a student victim of this dangerous game alerted the Angresse college in the Landes, on September 16, as reported France Blue.
Questioned by the media, Bruno Brevet, academic director of national education services (DASEN) in the Landes indicated: “The head of the establishment intervened in all the classes of the college with his management team, the nurse and the CPE, to remind both the dangerousness of the game, but also allowing students who are its victims to be able to speak.” The Bordeaux academy also takes the matter very seriously and has sent a note to all the heads of establishments in the region. So if you have children, don’t hesitate to ask them if this game is played at school and if they are victims of it.
Passionate about women’s news, Agathe has been deciphering the latest trends for aufeminin since 2022. Her favorite areas? Psychology, nutrition and well-being advice, without forgetting the tips…